The Hide Away Bar might as well stay hidden away because let me tell you it's not worthy to have a…read moresign labeled "pizza specialist." My family and I ordered 3 pizzas over the weekend. A Reuben pizza, a chicken Alfredo, and a pepperoni, mushroom and sausage. As we first arrived it's apparent that this must be the only bar in town so people come here to get their kicks. The inside is old and antique looking and maybe needed a good sprucing up. My wife and I stood there for 10 minutes while the bartender was favoring the other side of the bar. A different person who made it clear to my wife and I that she isn't working but guess she could help us got our pizzas which came up to $63 for the 3 "special pizzas." So then we ask for a bottle of Lemon (Rum). She said sure we have a 1.75 for $22. She brings back a 1 Liter and goes to ring it up. When I mentioned the size difference she says "oh that's all we have." That's fine but but she still charged $22 for the 1 Liter. I even asked her and she says, "it's still $22." I mean I may not be the smartest person out there but I can figure the math on this one. Anyway, we get back to our campsite and open up the pizzas to find that each one was burnt on top, little to no sauce so on a burnt pizza it's worse then a stale cracker laid out in the middle July. These pizzas were special, specially made for the garbage. If you can make it through your weekend with the food you have, do it, I will not be recommending the Hide Away Bar to anyone.

We love this place. It's always a place we look forward to going to have a drink or dinner. Their…read morepizzas are absolutely delicious and the burgers can't be beat! Highly recommend this place!

Stopped in on a whim and DANG I'm glad we did. INCREDIBLE Bloody Mary's and such a cool, laid back…read moresuper friendly vibe. Pool table, football on tv, pull tabs and super clean bathrooms - but honestly, I'd go back for the bloody alone. Cash only, but that's not a problem because an ATM right there. Thanks you wascaly Wabbit!! p.s. it sure sounds like one star Andy is a dickhead.

First note : CASH ONLY!…read more It is an entirely classic Minnesota dive. Pull tabs, darts and pool, tavern pizza, beers and shots. The beer is cold, the pizza is hot, and it is exactly what you need to fuel before a BWCA adventure or celebrate finishing one. I actually enjoyed this more than Boathouse, mainly just I've not gotten into Boathouse's beers. Service was perfectly friendly bar service, they welcome your money regardless of who you are. Cute Goth bartender didn't hurt either. The fifth star because many dives don't have a good IPA and they have two, Bells and Warpigs.

The food is amazing! Homemade soups are out of this world! The wait staff so warm and kind! Pizza…read moreis to live for! This is our go to place! Never been disappointed!!

AE here. We went on an unexpectedly busy night. Our server was quick and super nice. She took our…read moredrink order right away and our food came out really hot. (Love that!!!) Every staff member we interacted with was so nice. Our only complaint is that it is expensive. It was $80 for 2 meals and an appetizer. Overall, we will be back, just with a larger budget!

Stopped by for our last night in Ely before leaving town and they had live music. Nice little spot…read morebut we were the youngest people there by a long shot. Overall I guess it just depends on what you're looking for.

Zaverl's is a great dive bar that has an amazing karaoke night…read more While I was visiting, Ely, my cousin said we all had to experience the karaoke night at Zarerl's. I don't know what blew me away, more. The fact that, Ed Ely the host was 80 years old, or some of the incredible voices that performed. Karaoke was out on the spacious patio. In addition to the monitor that the performer used, there was an addition big screen for the audience to follow along. There were many times that it was more like a sing-a-long, then a single performance. What also made it fun, was that the crowd applauded and cheered every performer, no matter how good or bad they were. We ordered a supreme pizza to enjoy while watching all the singers. It was delicious for a dive bar pizza. I fairly certain, it was frozen, but it was damn good. The inside of the bar was the original vintage decor, which made it a classic dive bar. Another nice touch, the owner herself was serving the tables out on the patio. She was a delight to talk and laugh with. In Ely, I recommend you stop by and have some fun.

It's great! Smells great, taste great, you just can't go wrong. Prompt service, and free parkingread more

Pearl Jam would radiate pride if it could see the homage to its name that is the Landing 61…read more Spunky, angsty, fun from the selection on tap to the perfectly seasoned popcorn to balance your brew. Darts and pool readily available, great conversation with wait staff is just an added bonus. Stop by this place! For real.

Decent sandwich but nothing to write home about. Not a lot of options in town so if there is space…read moreand you're hungry, go for it. Very nice servers and great view of Lake Shagawaski.

Yummy, kind staff. I had the wild mushroom ravioli and my…read morehubby the broasted chicken.

Locals bar with amazing friendly people and family feel. Lots of pool tables and darts and as a…read morepool player from England who owns a table I can say that the tables are great and the pool sticks are some of the best in the United States.

Great place for locals to come have a drink and play some pool. Plenty of tables. Owner is the…read morebest. Aux cord.

Had a wonderful time at Dave's over the weekend. Played some pool, had some cold libations, good…read morepeople, and even had a sober shuttle to take us home. Service was awesome and would definitely go back next time we're in the area! Furthermore, we forgot a couple jackets in the bar that evening. The neighbor helped us get in touch with Dave and he helped us get back our lost items. Great town, great bar, and even better people.

This bar had closed and reopened in 2013 under new ownership. Interior redone - very clean and…read moremodern-looking in the bar area. The owner, Dave, is a very friendly, customer-focused guy. Strike up a conversation with him and enjoy your stay. Billiards table, electronic darts. Outdoor patio. The bar sells locally made beef sticks that are very tasty. Overall, the Alpine is a refreshing alternative to the dingy, dirty other bars that populate Main Street. Pros: Clean and inviting bar, friendly to tourists/visitors, customer-focused. Cons: Do not currently accept credit/debit cards, kitchen under construction so no bar food, no live music/dance floor or other entertainment.

The Taco night is the best around. The way they fried the tortillas to make crispy shells is…read morebrilliant. My daughter likes it so much we come every week just for Taco night. Burger night is also a great value so we hit that often as well. When it sold a few years back the taco night and burger night went away and my daughter is bummed. The new Pizza weekends are nice though.

Their breakfasts are out of this world! Try the Mexican skillet, it's really great. Good portions,…read morefriendly staff, reasonable prices.